Main area mental health Grade Band 6 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Secondment option for internal applicants of BSMHFT) Hours
* Part time
* Flexible working
30 hours per week (30 hours per week) Job ref 436-7074749
Employer Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Longbridge Health Centre Town Birmingham Great Park, Salary £37,338 - £44,962 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 03/04/2025 23:59
Band 6 Perinatal Mental Health Practitioner - South Perinatal Team
Please note that this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Job overview
The Perinatal Mental Health Service provides a Multi-disciplinary specialised care throughout the West Midlands, to treat mothers with mental health problems, both during pregnancy and in the first year post-partum. There is also community outreach team as well as 10 inpatient bedded Unit at the Barberry. The NHS Long Term Plan (LTP) will see perinatal services expanding its remit to seeing approx. 10% of the birth rate, seeing women for up to 2 years postnatally, expanding its offer to partners and providing an increasingly comprehensive range of therapies to women and their families.
Perinatal Team West is a community team, who provide specialist perinatal service for women living in the West of Birmingham who are experiencing moderate to severe mental illness during the perinatal period and we are seeking a mental health practitioner to cover duty.
Main duties of the job
Applicants will need to have a genuine interest in working with women and families in the perinatal period, have excellent communication and multi-agency liaison skills and a good knowledge of safeguarding. Experience of working in the Perinatal Mental Health field is desirable but not essential. We are committed to equal opportunities and the development of our staff and will provide a robust induction programme. We also provide regular supervision and training for all our staff.
If you want to work as part of our specialised multi-disciplinary team, we want to hear from you. We welcome applications from individuals of a nursing background who are keen to undertake a care co-ordination role working as a Mental Health Practitioner within Perinatal Service.
Candidates must have access to a vehicle for work purposes. This is a part time position of 3 days per week.
Working for our organisation
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Post registration training in perinatal mental health.
* Additional training in mental health interventions, DBT approach, CFT, CBT.
Knowledge/ Experience
* Experience of working in an adult mental health service.
* Understanding of the role and responsibilities of care co-ordinator under Care Programme Approach.
* Experience of working in a community mental health setting.
* Experience of working with women and/or parents in mental health setting.
Personal Qualities
* Flexible approach to managing workload.
* Shows an interest in the nature of Perinatal Mental Health issues.
* Demonstrates enthusiasm, drive and motivation for the role.
Our Trust is committed to treating individuals fairly and ensuring they have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential. We are working hard to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity within Birmingham and Solihull and that our services meet the needs of all diverse service users and carers.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safe recruitment practice pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. As part of the selection process you may be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Please note, if applicable for your role you will be required to cover the cost of your DBS certificate. This will be deducted from your salary over 3 months. You will also be required to sign up to the DBS Update Service before commencement with the Trust. The Trust will reimburse this.
All successful applicants will be required to complete the Trust’s induction programme. The Fundamental (Statutory and Mandatory) training will be in an e-learning format. You will be required to complete training modules online (approx. 9-14 hours depending on post) by the end of your second week with us.
If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process we may contact you via email to advise you of the interview details. Please ensure you access your email account from which you applied regularly once the position has closed.
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Relocation expenses may be reimbursed subject to eligibility. The policy provides for reimbursement up to £8,000.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name Kerry Govier Job title Team manager Email address kerry.govier@nhs.net Telephone number 0121 301 2030 Additional information
Join the South Perinatal Team on a secondment or fixed term post, where experience meets excellence! Our dedicated professionals are committed to providing top-tier perinatal mental health care, ensuring the best outcomes for mothers and their babies. We will offer you support and expertise to support the successful applicant integrate into the team. Be a part of a team that values expertise, compassion and teamwork - your journey to make a difference to families starts here!
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